Restorative Dentistry

We need to stop, listen, see exactly what they want. Do they want to be able to eat better? Do they want to make an appearance better? Do they want to be able to talk better? Do they want to be free of pain? We go from those points of view first, and then what we need to do is reassure them that this doesn't have to be a quick fix. If it's a purpose of function, let's get them functioning well. If it's a purpose of appearance, let's concentrate on that, but whatever we do is like a major blueprint. It's like building a house. The foundation has to be secure first, so we start out with a good solid foundation and different situations offer different foundations, but they all got to be solid to build the top of the house on.

If they're coming in there for a constant pain, then we have to find out exactly why that situation exists. It could be a long chronic pain that's different than an acute pain. You've got to differentiate the two right away, then ask them exactly what they want to be free of and why they want to be free of it. We try to look at it from the point of view that this is going to improve the quality of your life. There are ways and means that we can get people out of pain, out of chronic pain and acute pain. Acute pain's very easy to get rid of. Chronic pain takes a different approach. We just want to assure them that once they start to experience the relief of it, it can go on further and further.

No question that much research studies and these associations can go back and forth and argue, interplay et cetera, but we know that the healthier mouth helps to influence the healthier body and the healthier body shows up often times in your mouth. If we can develop a healthy oral environment lots of times it can correct a lot of things and specifically I'm thinking of things like diabetes or chronic immunosuppression, transplant patients, advanced cardiac disease things like that. You need to have a healthy mouth to improve those other medical functions. Sometimes people are not aware of other medical issues they have and we look in their mouth and there are telltale signs of those other things. So you can be in on that first point of diagnosis and say, "Ms. Jones I see this in your mouth. Sometimes this can indicate this other condition. Have you spoken with your physician about this?" Then refer them back to again be part of this complete care. We should do that as dentists. We should work with peoples' physicians because we're all treating the person. We're just seeing different parts of them.

Trust the over 60 years of combined dental experience of Frankfort, KY dentists Dr. David Bell and Dr. Joe Bell, a member of Omicron Kappa Upsilon National Dental Honor Society. Everyone we treat is a guest, not a dental patient. We also will never push paperwork in your face the second you walk into the office. We want to hear about your problems or concerns first. Call Bell & Bell Dentistry’s office today at 502-783-6322 to schedule your restorative dentistry consultation.

Restorative Dentistry Can Save Your Mouth

The restorative dentistry specialists in Frankfort, KY at Bell & Bell Dentistry will do whatever it takes to get your mouth back to full working condition. Our top-notch Frankfort, KY dentists use a local lab to provide the best-fitting, best-looking restorations possible.

Here are a few options we may recommend to repair your damaged smile.

Tooth Filling – Tooth decay will eat away at your teeth, but our dental team can clear it out. Then, we can use a composite resin filling to repair and support your tooth without anyone knowing you had a cavity.

Dental Crown and Bridge – Dental crowns are great for repairing cracked and broken teeth and are even used to seal teeth after root canals. Fixed dental bridges will refill your smile with a usable replacement tooth, eliminating the gap you had. We have both metal and metal-free options and will plan your procedure with the greatest precision possible.

Dental Implants – No tooth replacement more closely resembles your real teeth in both function and appearance than a dental implant. If you need to replace one or more missing teeth, talk to our dental team about whether dental implants can help you.

Let Dr. David Bell and Dr. Joe Bell Fix Your Damaged Smile

Repair damaged teeth and save your smile by calling Bell & Bell Dentistry today at 502-783-6322. Or schedule an appointment to come in and see our restorative dentistry procedure by using our online form. Your trusted Frankfort, KY dentists, Dr. David Bell and Dr. Joe Bell of Bell & Bell Dentistry will make sure your damaged or missing teeth are repaired and replaced the right way.